Understand Electron Transport Chain Functions

Front

The electron transport chain is the _______________ step of cellular respiration.

Back

Third

Front

Electron transport chain is the part of cellular respiration where the most ____________ is/are generated.

Back

ATP

Front

What is the main purpose of the electron transport chain?

Back

Create a hydrogen ion gradient to power ATP synthesis.

Front

NADH and FADH₂ are considered...

Back

electron carriers

Front

In the ETC, hydrogen ions are pumped from the __________ to the ___________.

Back

matrix; intermembrane space

Front

In the electron transport chain, Oxygen acts as...

Back

the final electron acceptor

Front

Effect of increased levels of hydrogen ions in the intermembrane space of the mitochondria?

Back

Increase ATP production

Front

As electrons travel down the electron transport chain, they release

Back

Energy

Front

A poison which inhibits the activity of any cytochrome (protein complex) in the ETC will result in the following reaction:

Back

Insufficient ATP

Front

ATP synthesis by ATP synthase is driven by

Back

H⁺ movement